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Mark vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Parker Rank #97

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Parker more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Parker mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Mark and Parker boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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